Course level: 2
Course code: CP0134
01/09/2025
If you have a passion for nails and beauty and want to begin a career in the industry, or you already have a Level 1 beauty qualification and wish to progress onto the next level, then this may be the course for you!
You’ll gain the skills to become a qualified nail technician and develop additional expertise in facials, make-up, tanning, manicures and pedicures. Training in our industry-standard salons, you’ll work with real clients, learn how to deliver excellent customer service, promote products and follow essential health and safety practices.
On completion, you’ll be ready to work in salons, spas, nail bars, on cruise ships or even set up your own business, with the option to progress to higher-level study to advance your career further.
Enrichment
To enhance your learning, you will also get chance to take part in enrichment weeks during which you will be able to learn new techniques, take part in competitions, and complete additional short courses in areas that would be useful to you in the industry, such as hair extensions, ear piercing or eyelash extensions.
Work Experience
You will complete 30 hours of work experience in a salon. Please note: you will be expected to arrange the work experience placement yourself.
Costs
*Financial support may be available to cover some of these costs
Entry Requirements:
To access this course you are required to:
*If you are just below a grade 4/C in English and maths, but we feel you are suitable for the course, you will be required to attend lessons in these subjects alongside your Beauty qualification – this is a mandatory part of the course. If you already hold a grade 4/C or above in English and maths, you will not need to attend maths and English lessons. However, you will be expected to complete directed study work packs during this time to ensure you meet the required study hours – this is also mandatory.
What will I learn?
During this course you will study: (modules)
What skills will I gain?
By studying this course you will:
How will I be assessed?
You will be continually assessed throughout the programme in the following ways:
What can I do next?
The skills you will learn from this course will enable you to:
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